Looking for the best electricity rates in Corpus Christi? You’ve come to the right place.
Navigating Texas’s deregulated electricity market can be a challenge, regardless of where you live in the state. To turn the lights on, you explore multiple electric companies and their plans, from basic fixed-rate options to free nights and weekends, no-deposit plans and variable rates, and look out for the fine print. And especially if you’re new to Texas or searching for the best deals, what looks good initially can turn out to be too good to be true.
That’s why we’re here. ElectricityPlans.com will help you shop the best electricity plans from the top residential electricity companies in the Corpus Christi area. And we’ve already done the research, so you don’t have to analyze and compare everything down to the finest detail.
Below you’ll find info on:
- Best Electricity Rates in Corpus Christi
- How to Find the Best Electricity Plan in Corpus Christi
- Moving to Corpus Christi – New Electricity Service
- Switching Electricity Service in Corpus Christi
- No Deposit Electricity in Corpus Christi
- List of Electric Companies in Corpus Christi
- Best Business Electricity Plans In Corpus Christi
- Electricity Outage in Corpus Christi – Emergency Phone Number
The average electricity rate in Corpus Christi is 16.02¢ per kWh based on rates as of 12/30/2024. That's based on a typical home in Corpus Christi using 1365 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Corpus Christi is $218.67.
Best Electricity Rates in Corpus Christi
Let’s get right to the info you’re looking for. The chart below shows the best electricity rates in Corpus Christi, based on 1000 kWh a month.
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 4Change Energy Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12 | 11.2 ¢ |
| Chariot Energy GridEdge 12 | 12 | 11.3 ¢ |
| Frontier Saver Plus 12 Plan | 12 | 11.4 ¢ |
| Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan | 12 | 11.4 ¢ |
| Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 24 | 24 | 11.5 ¢ |
| Cirro Energy Simple Bill Credit 24 | 24 | 12.8 ¢ |
| Cirro Energy Simple Bill Credit 12 | 12 | 12.8 ¢ |
| Discount Power Bill Credit Bundle 12 | 12 | 12.8 ¢ |
| APG&E Electricity Plans 6 | 6 | 13.4 ¢ |
| TriEagle Energy Sure Value 12 | 12 | 13.5 ¢ |
| Veteran Energy Valor 12 | 12 | 13.7 ¢ |
| Atlantex Power Luminous 6 | 6 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Reliant Power Savings 24 | 24 | 13.9 ¢ |
| Rhythm Energy Simply Select 6 | 6 | 14.0 ¢ |
| Constellation 24 Month Usage Bill Credit | 24 | 14.2 ¢ |
| Chariot Energy Free Nights 36 | 36 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Constellation 12 Month Usage Bill Credit | 12 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Constellation 36 Month Usage Bill Credit | 36 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Reliant Basic Power 24 | 24 | 14.5 ¢ |
| Reliant Basic Power 12 | 12 | 14.5 ¢ |
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How to Find the Best Electricity Plan in Corpus Christi
With all these electricity choices, it can be confusing to actually sit down and study the variety of options you have. That’s where ElectricityPlans.com comes in.
You can easily find the electric companies in the Corpus Christi area when you shop for electricity by zip code. Then enter your average monthly usage.
It’s important to shop energy providers based on your usage. There are a lot of tricks and gimmicks like tiered rates and bill credits. But when you shop by your average monthly usage, you can compare apples to apples.
Pick your usage level or enter your specific usage and we’ll re-sort all the electricity plans to show the ones that are cheapest for you. Plus we’ll estimate your monthly electricity bill based on your usage.
If you don’t know how much electricity you use, you can assume 1300 kWh per month. That’s the average monthly electricity usage in Corpus Christi.
When most people shop for the best electricity plan, they are looking for a combination of customer service, value, reputation and price.
The retail electricity providers listed on ElectricityPlans all pass the quality test. And we review the fine print on every electricity plan to find the best values for our customers.
Moving to Corpus Christi – New Electricity Service
Electricity is deregulated in Corpus Christi. You can’t get your electricity supply directly from the local utility company, AEP Texas.
To start electricity in your new home, you will need to select a retail electric provider (REP). REPs sell electricity directly to consumers through a range of plans, including fixed and variable rates, and increasingly invest in renewable energy. You can see available electricity providers and plans by entering your zip code. Then enter your usage to get estimates of your bill with each option.
Don’t know your usage? You can ask your realtor or landlord for historical information or use 1300 kWh/month, the average electricity usage for this area.
Make sure you sign up for a “move-in” when you enroll for your electricity service, and pick the date you want your service to start. That will get the lights turned on in your name.
We recommend choosing a basic fixed price electricity plan when you first move to your new home. That way you can see your electricity usage and get a consistent rate for easy budgeting. And then for your next contract, consider a free electricity or tiered-rate electricity plan if your usage fits those.
After you set up electricity for your home using ElectricityPlans, set up your water and natural gas through the City of Corpus Christi website.
Average Electricity Bill in Corpus Christi TX
- Average electricity rate in Corpus Christi : 13.22¢ per kWh
- Average electricity usage per month: 1365 kWh
- Average electricity bill in Corpus Christi : $180.45
Switching Electricity Service in Corpus Christi
One of the big benefits of electricity deregulation is the ability to shop. You don’t have to stay with the provider you’re with at the end of your contract. You can switch.
We recommend that you shop for a new electricity provider at every contract expiration.
Most providers don’t offer their lowest or best rates to renewing customers. In fact, some companies reserve their best rates for their new customers. That’s why you should shop and compare rates each time your contract expires.
We recommend that you start shopping for your new plan up to 60 days before your contact expires. That’s because most companies allow you to set a future start date up to 60 days in advance.
To switch to a new electricity provider, choose a “self-selected switch” when enrolling. Then choose to start your new contract when your current contract expires.
If the new rate is lower, select a start date that’s 14 days before your current contract expiration. You’ll get the benefit of the lower rate and your current provider can’t charge an early termination fee.
It’s easy to switch. You don’t need to call your current company to break up. No one needs to come to your house to change anything over. And switching your service takes less than 10 minutes.
No Deposit Electricity in Corpus Christi
If your credit score is below 600, you already know you will need to pay a deposit for electricity. But with prepaid electricity there is no credit check and no deposit. Additionally, if you have a high credit score, you can apply for any provider and likely not pay a deposit.
For no deposit electricity in Corpus Christi With prepaid, just make a small upfront payment to start service, usually $40-$75. Then put a credit card on file to refill your account when you run low. You’ll get daily alerts on your balance and power usage, so you can add funds as you go.
The best prepaid electricity plan in your area is with Payless Power, with a fixed price prepaid electricity plan with a low rate. Sign up now by calling 1-866-934-3451, or shop prepaid plans below.
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Payless Power 6 Month – Prepaid | 6 | 18.7 ¢ |
| Payless Power 12 Month – Prepaid | 12 | 19.3 ¢ |
List of Electric Companies in Corpus Christi
Corpus Power & Light (CPL Energy) used to be the only option in your area. But with deregulation you have a choice of electricity providers. Here’s a list of electricity companies you’ll find on our site:
Best Business Electricity Plans In Corpus Christi
Small business owners can also shop for commercial electricity rates through ElectricityPlans. You have many options to pick from, and AEP Texas Central will deliver the electricity to your commercial space.
When you shop online for business electricity rates in Corpus Christi, it’s easy to compare commercial electricity prices and pick the best one for your company.
If you spend less than $2500 a month on electricity for your company, you can shop online. Here are the latest prices per kWh for business electricity. Spend more than that? Give us a call at 844-214-5559 for a custom quote.
Did you know? Corpus Christi’s commercial customers have an average monthly electricity usage of about 9,766 kWh, which is about 36% higher than the statewide average of 7,174 kWh.
Business Electricity Rates per kWh in AEP-Central
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant Business Power Plus 36 Months | 36 | 8.10 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 6 Months | 6 | 6.50 ¢ |
| ENGIE 6 Months | 6 | 6.77 ¢ |
| ENGIE 60 Months | 60 | 7.23 ¢ |
| ENGIE 18 Months | 18 | 7.24 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 18 Months | 18 | 7.31 ¢ |
| ENGIE 48 Months | 48 | 7.32 ¢ |
| ENGIE 36 Months | 36 | 7.37 ¢ |
| ENGIE 24 Months | 24 | 7.40 ¢ |
| ENGIE 12 Months | 12 | 7.41 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 12 Months | 12 | 7.47 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 24 Months | 24 | 7.61 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 60 Months | 60 | 7.66 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 36 Months | 36 | 7.69 ¢ |
| APG&E APG&E 48 Months | 48 | 7.72 ¢ |
| Reliant Business Power Plus 12 Months | 12 | 8.10 ¢ |
| Reliant Business Power Plus 24 Months | 24 | 8.10 ¢ |
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Electricity Outage in Corpus Christi – Emergency Phone Number
No matter what electricity company you pick, AEP Texas Central is still responsible for maintaining the power grid in the Corpus Christi area. If you experience an electricity outage, call AEP at 866-223-8508
